Selena’s POV:
Sophia and Lily stayed the weekend at the foster and adoption place with a new person in charge while we got their rooms ready at home. We bought so many things for their rooms. Lily’s room was painted purple with a bunch of flowers all around her room and plenty of new toys to play with. We printed her out a picture of her with her new mom and dad that we had taken the day with decided to adopt her too, and placed it near her bed. There was a picture of Sophia and I carrying Lily making a funny face that we placed on the other side of her bed. Sophia’s room was painted light blue and we bought her some cool vintage looking things. We bought Lily and Sophia so many new clothes, I think we went a little over board but we were all so excited to have them home.
When we finally got to the foster and adoption home to pick them up, Lily ran outside into my mom’s arms. “Hi mommy!” the 5 year old, green eyed, brown hair little girl yelled as my mom carried her inside.
“And what about your new sister?” I asked her jokingly. “Hi Seena!” she yelled to me. I don’t know why she refused to call me Selena but I loved hearing her call me Seena. She gave me a kiss on my cheek and then ran back to my mom, our mom now. “Hi guys” Sophia said as she hugged all of us and then we all went inside.
Lily didn’t want to let go of momma’s hand. She took my mom and Brian into her room to help her pack her things and Justin and I went with Sophia to help her pack her things. Once we finished helping her, we all went downstairs to meet up with my parents and Lily.
“But wait,” Sophia said as we were about to leave. “What about school? Will I still be able to go to the same school? I don’t wanna leave my softball team.” Sophia said. “You are still going to the same school sweetie.” My mom told her. “And I will be expecting a copy of your softball schedule so we can go see you,” my mom said giving Sophia a hug. Sophia’s face lit up when she heard my mom. “Really?” she asked.
“Yeah man!” Justin yelled. “We’re gonna go crazy! We’ll go with our faces painted and yell GOOOOOO Sophia!!!! Hit the ball!!! Wooo!!” Justin yelled running around.
“Go Soph!!” Lily yelled running around with Justin. We all began laughing. “Alright you dorks,” I told Justin and Lily, “lets get moving!”
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“Whoa this is our house?” Lily asked in amazement as we pulled up to the house. “Yes sweetie, this is your new home,” Brian told Lily. Lily jumped on Justin’s back as we got off the car and we got their things down. “Look at the doggy Soph!” Lily yelled to Sophia. “That’s Baylor,” I told Lily. “You’re going to love him.”
“This place is huge,” Sophia told me. “It’s your home now,” I told her, grabbing her hand and taking her to her room. “This is your room,” I told her as I opened the door.
“It’s beautiful,” she said as she looked around the room. “You all didn’t have to do this,” she said as she put her things down. “You’re my baby sister, I’m going to spoil you and Lily rotten so get use to it,” I giggled.
“Hey you’re not that much older than me.” she told me back. I was 18 and since my parents got pregnant with her when I was only 2 months old, Sophia was 17 years old. We were really close in age but I was glad so we can do all the sisterly things like share clothes and talk about teenager things. “I’m apologizing now for everything you’re gonna go through because of me.” I told her.
“What do you mean?” she asked me confused. “Well once everything gets out that you’re my sister and stuff, paparazzi is gonna go crazy. Not everybody is going to understand this situation and there are some really mean people around.” I warned her.
“Sel, don’t worry. I’ve been through some crazy things. I don’t think paparazzi or crazy people are going to bring me down.” she told me. “I’m not gonna let anybody hurt my big sister,” she said giving me a hug. “I love you.”
“I love you too,” I told her with a huge smile on my face.
“Knock, knock,” Justin said as he entered the room. “Hey baby,” I said giving him a kiss. “I’m gonna have to get use this seeing all this PDA around aren’t I?” Sophia teased. “Yes, yes you are kid,” Justin told her. “Dude, we’re the same age,” Sophia told him sticking her tongue out.
“I’m gonna head back to the studio.” Justin told me. “Do you think I can let the crew know everything now?” he asked me. “Yeah babe, but just them please.” I told him.
“Tell them what?” Sophia asked. “Well that I have two little sisters now,” I told her. “Oh okay.” she said. “Would you mind if he tells them?” I asked her. “No, just please don’t mention the rape thing,” Sophia told Justin.
“Of course I won’t Soph,” Justin told her. “Consider me your brother. I won’t let anything happen to you or Lily ok?” he said. “Okay Jay,” Sophia said as they hugged. “Oww,” Sophia cried. “Sorry I forgot,” Justin said. “it’s ok.” she laughed back. Justin gave me a kiss and then left. “I’ll call you when I’m out baby,” he told me.
“Ok babe.” I said. “Let’s go check on Lily.” I told Sophia.
Justin’s POV:
“Hey guys!” I told everybody as I entered the studio.
“Man where have you been?” Fredo asked as we shook hands. “Well long story short,” I said, “I was with Selena and her family these past few days. Selena has two little sisters now.” I told Kenny, Fredo, and Scooter. “What?!” They all said in unison.
“Selena found out that she had a little sister, Sophia, when they went to visit a foster and adoption home. Sophia is 17 and now she’s living with them and they adopted another little 5 year old girl named Lily.” I explained to them.
“Oh is she cute?” Fredo asked jokingly. “Hey man, hands off.” I told him. “She’s like my sister now and she’s been through some pretty rough things.”
“Hey bro it was just a joke,” Fredo said. “I know man, I know,” I told him.
“When do we get to meet them?” Kenny asked. “I’m not sure yet.” I told him. “But I’m sure you’ll love them. They’re amazing. Lily reminds me so much of Jazzy.” I said. “I’m sure we will,” Scooter said. “Now lets get back to work” Scooter told me.
Selena’s POV:
We walked into Lily’s room and saw our mom and dad tucking her in for bed. “Do you want a night light?” my mom asked her. “No I’m a big girl!” Lily exclaimed. We all laughed at how adorable Lily was. “Goodnight Seena! Goodnight Soph!” Lily yelled to us as we gave her a kiss. “Goodnight we said in unison and then left to our rooms.
“Uhh Sel,” Sophia said before walking into her room. “What’s up?” I asked. “Well… I know Brian is a great guy and all but…well you know that I haven’t had the greatest experience with dads…so I was just wondering if maybe you could sleep in my room tonight?” she asked me shyly. “But you don’t have to if you don’t want to,” she quickly added.
“Sophia, I can assure you that Brian loves you and Lily like you all were his own daughters. I promise you that you have nothing to worry about. You are in a safe place now but I’ll gladly sleep with you in your room until you feel comfortable.” I told her as we walked into her room. We got into bed and Sophia started falling asleep. I quietly started singing to her.
“I won’t let nobody hurt, won’t let no one break your heart,” I sang to her then, slowly I started drifting away in my sleep.
